Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -230.5% as of January 2026. Working capital of CA$-205.22 Billion (current assets of CA$8.73 Billion minus current liabilities of CA$213.95 Billion) is measured against net assets of CA$89.02 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See BNS net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Bank of Nova Scotia Working Capital to Net Assets (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Bank of Nova Scotia's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at -230.5%, reflecting working capital of CA$-205.22 Billion against net assets of CA$89.02 Billion CAD. Check BNS intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Bank of Nova Scotia (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Bank of Nova Scotia from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Bank of Nova Scotia market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (CAD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -1065.2% | CA$-943.60 Billion | CA$88.59 Billion | CA$123.06 Billion | CA$1.07 Trillion | ▼ -350.5 pp |
| 2024 | -714.7% | CA$-600.85 Billion | CA$84.08 Billion | CA$121.25 Billion | CA$722.10 Billion | ▼ -85.7 pp |
| 2023 | -629.0% | CA$-494.81 Billion | CA$78.67 Billion | CA$154.84 Billion | CA$649.64 Billion | ▼ -615.6 pp |
| 2022 | -13.4% | CA$-9.98 Billion | CA$74.75 Billion | CA$132.69 Billion | CA$142.67 Billion | ▼ -63.1 pp |
| 2021 | 49.7% | CA$36.23 Billion | CA$72.89 Billion | CA$129.13 Billion | CA$92.90 Billion | ▼ -34.8 pp |
| 2020 | 84.5% | CA$59.60 Billion | CA$70.50 Billion | CA$125.20 Billion | CA$65.61 Billion | ▲ +132.2 pp |
| 2019 | -47.7% | CA$-33.47 Billion | CA$70.19 Billion | CA$89.25 Billion | CA$122.72 Billion | ▼ -70.4 pp |
| 2018 | 22.8% | CA$15.40 Billion | CA$67.68 Billion | CA$118.16 Billion | CA$102.76 Billion | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 2017 | 13.5% | CA$8.30 Billion | CA$61.62 Billion | CA$110.78 Billion | CA$102.48 Billion | ▲ +54.7 pp |
| 2016 | -41.2% | CA$-23.83 Billion | CA$57.82 Billion | CA$81.29 Billion | CA$105.12 Billion | ▼ -3.5 pp |
| 2015 | -37.7% | CA$-20.15 Billion | CA$53.48 Billion | CA$101.93 Billion | CA$122.08 Billion | ▼ -180.3 pp |
| 2014 | 142.6% | CA$70.19 Billion | CA$49.21 Billion | CA$77.67 Billion | CA$7.48 Billion | ▼ -13.2 pp |
| 2013 | 155.9% | CA$72.56 Billion | CA$46.55 Billion | CA$80.61 Billion | CA$8.06 Billion | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2012 | 148.1% | CA$61.30 Billion | CA$41.38 Billion | CA$88.77 Billion | CA$27.47 Billion | ▲ +10.6 pp |
| 2011 | 137.6% | CA$45.95 Billion | CA$33.40 Billion | CA$69.31 Billion | CA$23.37 Billion | ▲ +17.5 pp |
| 2010 | 120.0% | CA$33.87 Billion | CA$28.21 Billion | CA$62.75 Billion | CA$28.88 Billion | ▼ -12.8 pp |
| 2009 | 132.8% | CA$33.65 Billion | CA$25.33 Billion | CA$56.13 Billion | CA$22.48 Billion | ▼ -12.4 pp |
| 2008 | 145.2% | CA$32.15 Billion | CA$22.14 Billion | CA$34.89 Billion | CA$2.74 Billion | ▲ +13.5 pp |
| 2007 | 131.7% | CA$25.42 Billion | CA$19.30 Billion | CA$27.81 Billion | CA$2.39 Billion | ▲ +35.3 pp |
| 2006 | 96.5% | CA$17.35 Billion | CA$17.98 Billion | CA$20.01 Billion | CA$2.67 Billion | ▼ -15.7 pp |
| 2005 | 112.2% | CA$18.38 Billion | CA$16.39 Billion | CA$20.26 Billion | CA$1.88 Billion | ▲ +24.4 pp |
| 2004 | 87.8% | CA$15.38 Billion | CA$17.52 Billion | CA$17.48 Billion | CA$2.11 Billion | ▼ -25.8 pp |
| 2003 | 113.6% | CA$19.24 Billion | CA$16.94 Billion | CA$21.48 Billion | CA$2.24 Billion | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2002 | 116.4% | CA$19.42 Billion | CA$16.69 Billion | CA$21.65 Billion | CA$2.23 Billion | ▼ -1657.9 pp |
| 2001 | 1774.3% | CA$278.43 Billion | CA$15.69 Billion | CA$281.37 Billion | CA$2.93 Billion | ▼ -32.9 pp |
| 2000 | 1807.2% | CA$247.66 Billion | CA$13.70 Billion | CA$251.04 Billion | CA$3.39 Billion | ▼ -66.0 pp |
| 1999 | 1873.2% | CA$217.37 Billion | CA$11.60 Billion | CA$220.65 Billion | CA$3.28 Billion | ▼ -207.1 pp |
| 1998 | 2080.3% | CA$228.56 Billion | CA$10.99 Billion | CA$231.44 Billion | CA$2.88 Billion | ▲ +85.6 pp |
| 1997 | 1994.7% | CA$190.20 Billion | CA$9.54 Billion | CA$193.07 Billion | CA$2.87 Billion | ▲ +1811.7 pp |
| 1996 | 183.1% | CA$14.37 Billion | CA$7.85 Billion | CA$16.82 Billion | CA$2.44 Billion | ▼ -42.0 pp |
| 1995 | 225.0% | CA$16.77 Billion | CA$7.45 Billion | CA$18.95 Billion | CA$2.18 Billion | — |